Becoming a Candidate – Manual for Candidates in a Federal Election

Table of contents

• Introduction
  • Federal Elections and the Candidate Nomination Process
• Step 1. Are You Eligible To Be a Candidate?
• Step 2. Establishing Your Political Affiliation
• Step 3. Appointing People to Your Campaign
  • 3.1. Appointing an Official Agent, Auditor and Campaign Delegate
    • a) Appointing an official agent (mandatory)
    • b) Appointing an auditor (if applicable)
    • c) Appointing a campaign delegate (optional)
  • 3.2. Replacing an Official Agent or Auditor
• Step 4. Completing and Submitting the Nomination Package
  • 4.1. Choosing Between the Online or Paper Submission Method
    • Option 1: Completing an online nomination form through the PESC portal
    • Option 2: Completing a hard copy of a Nomination Paper
  • 4.2. Signing the Candidate Declaration
  • 4.3. Stating Your Political Affiliation
  • 4.4. Collecting Electors' Signatures
  • 4.5. Providing Supporting Documents
  • 4.6. Making Sure the Party Has Endorsed You (If Applicable)
  • 4.7. Submitting a Nomination Package
    • Option 1: Submitting an online nomination form through the PESC portal
    • Option 2: Filing a Nomination Paper in person
• Step 5. Becoming a Confirmed Candidate
  • 5.1. Receiving a Notice of Refusal
  • 5.2. Making Changes to a Confirmed Nomination
  • 5.3. Withdrawing Your Nomination
• Step 6. Attending the Candidate Election Briefing
• Step 7. Receiving Election Materials
• Step 8. Campaigning and Candidates' Representatives
  • 8.1. Campaign Signs
  • 8.2. Canvassing and Campaigning in Public Places and Residential Areas
  • 8.3. Appointing Candidates' Representatives
  • 8.4. The Blackout Period
  • 8.5. Campaigning Online
  • 8.6. Driving Electors to the Polls
• Step 9. Submitting Financial Reports and Documents
• Electoral Calendar for Candidates

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